Practical Plumbing Data To Start - Repairs Soon Thereafter

Most people panic when there's a plumbing emergency or general mend that has to be done

. This panic is pointless if you've got the practical plumbing data. Getting help can be had in numerous ways it could be a telephone call to a plumber at a charge or help from a do it yourself book if you're the workman type or if your fortunate you'll have a genial neighborhood plumbing / store that can help you with all of your mend wishes.

Water Leaks 101 - If at any point in time you notice water in areas that water does not belong the first and most important thing to do is turn off the main valve. This is located at meter or in your home where the water line comes into the house. If you do not know where this is start by looking in your crawl space or basement. Once water has been shut off locate cause of leak determine diameter of pipe and material the pipe is made of ie copper or plastic or steel. You can remove a part of this to take with you if need be. Match up pipe or fittings needed to repair leak.

If it is a threaded steel connection make sure you put thread seal on all threaded connections and tighten as snug as you can get it. This would be done by using pipe wrench or channel lock style pliers. If it is a copper connection you can use solder fittings or compression style fittings ( the easiest style for a novice). There are 3 types of plastic pipes used PVC, CPVC, and PEX. PVC and CPVC can be glued together with appropriate solvent. PEX pipe is either clamped or a grabber style fitting is used.

Clogged or Slow Drains - If drain is moving slow or completely clogged cleaners are not always a great solution. If the drain is slow moving a cleaner may help to make move freely. If it is completely stopped up a snake should be used to remove obstruction. If your home has old steal drain lines you might be fighting a loosing battle.

I suggest to cut out and remove steel pipe and replace with PVC. Generally, the vertical pipes do not build up the same amount of debris or sludge the same as the horizontal pipes. If you are making a transition from steel to plastic make sure you use a approved coupling to make the transition. If it is a PVC to PVC connection use appropriate solvent.

That Leaky tap - When your tap develops a leak it's vital to mend asap to save additional damages to the part from causing it to close off. First move to make is to close water off to tap. Shut off valves are found below sink. Remove handle then find the nut that holds the tap stem in tap body, use wrench to get rid of take to local plumbing shop or ironmongery shop to match replacement gaskets or infrequently the entire stem. If tap isn't able to be corrected and you make a decision to replace it's critical that you get a new tap from a credible manufacturer.

Toilet Woes - If toilet is leaking at the base it could be a wax seal needs to be replaced, or the mounting flange may be cracked. If it takes a long time for the tank to refill after you flush it is the ball cock that has failed. Sometimes this can be repaired with a replacement gasket if parts are not available replace complete ball cock. This is also the solution if it will not shut off. If you hear your toilet refill without flushing it the flapper assembly needs to be replaced.* there are lots of different style flappers used make sure you take your old one with you to match.*

by: Brendon McOwens

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